When a tooth becomes infected, this could cause discomfort and lead to major issues, including tooth loss. But with a root canal procedure, we can stop pain and prevent the tooth from being lost. In today’s blog, your Riverside Dental Group team talks about how we can preserve your smile with a safe and gentle root canal!
The Link Between Infected Teeth and Tooth Loss
When you have a dental infection, this means that harmful oral bacteria have reached your inner pulp, the collection of living tissues that sits at the center of each tooth. This could be caused by untreated cavities or even due to an injury or teeth grinding. When infection occurs, you could experience tooth sensitivity, toothaches, pain when you bite down or chew, or swelling near the tooth. You could also experience pain in the face and jaw, and even a discharge from the tooth itself. Don’t ignore these potential symptoms, instead reach out to our team for a diagnosis and treatment! Otherwise, infection could kill the pulp, so the tooth needs extraction to prevent the spread of infection to other parts of your smile.
Keeping Teeth Comfortable
We know that despite the necessity for a root canal, people still feel nervous about the process. But don’t worry, we take steps to ensure you stay comfortable and relaxed. For example, we can administer a local anesthesia to the area where the treatment is taking place. In addition, our team can also discuss dental sedation, choosing options like nitrous oxide or oral sedation to help you enter a deep state of calm, so you are relaxed even if you have special needs or dental anxiety that could otherwise complicate treatment.
Root Canal Therapy
When you are properly relaxed and ready, we will start the root canal treatment. Our team will gently open the tooth so we can then access and remove the tissues from within. We next clean the interior of the tooth and the root canals, before we add a special restorative filling referred to as gutta percha. Finally, we will cap the tooth with a lifelike and durable dental crown, one that we craft to blend with your smile!
Riverside Dental Group Wants to Protect Your Smile
Our team wants to help you find a solution to infected teeth and keep your smile whole. To find out more about restorative dentistry, then please call:
Riverside Dental Group at Magnolia in Riverside, CA at (951) 689-5031.
Dental Associates of Moreno Valley in Moreno Valley, CA at (951) 697-6800.
Riverside Dental Group at Woodcrest (951) 776-9001.
Oasis Family Dental in Temecula, CA at (951) 695-2290.
Dental Associates of Riverside in Riverside, CA at (951) 369-1001.
Dental Associates of Corona in Corona, CA at (951) 273-9580.
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